Welcome to PreK in Leander ISD! Leander ISD offers free, half-day prekindergarten to eligible children at six elementary school locations.

Prekindergarten Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for enrollment in a prekindergarten class, a child must be 4 years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year and be:

unable to speak and comprehend the English language; or

eligible to participate in the national free / reduced meal program based on family income; or

homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child's guardian or other person having lawful control of the child; or

the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or

the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or

has ever been in the conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code; or

the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award under Section 3106.002, Section 3106.003, or Section 3106.004, Government Code.

Transportation is provided for students in LISD's half-day PreK program.

Enrollment:
1. Read the eligibility requirements above to determine if your child qualifies for PreK.
2. Complete the online enrollment form through txConnect or visit any elementary school for more information.
3. Find the elementary school nearest to you using Infofinder.
4. Bring the required eligibility documents to your nearest elementary school to determine qualification for PreK.

Clarity in written and spoken language, along with critical listening, demonstrates effective communication.

Reading a wide variety of genres expands understanding of the world, its people, and oneself.

Numerical Fluency is the wise and appropriate use of numbers and operations with flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency.

Communicate using the language of mathematics and mathematical tools to organize their understanding of concepts.

People develop, learn, and adapt cultures to create who we are and shape our communities.

Science is a way of knowing and learning about the natural world and may not answer all questions.

Activities to help prepare your child for prekindergarten in Leander ISD

1. Read to and talk with your child each day.
2. Have your child practice writing his/her name, using a capital letter only for the first letter.
3. Have your child count objects around the house.
4. Help your child identify and name the colors.
5. Have your child look for and name letters and numbers everywhere.
6. Have your child color, cut and glue.
7. Have your child play board, educational computer, and card games.
8. Have your child participate in physical activities outdoors and in imaginative play, like dress up, kitchen, or building with blocks.
9. Help your child develop good toileting skills.
10. Hug your child each day.